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An MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan is a painless test that produces very clear images of the organs and structures inside your body. MRI uses a large magnet, radio waves and a computer to produce these detailed images. It doesn’t use X-rays (radiation).

Because MRI doesn’t use X-rays or other radiation, it’s the imaging test of choice when people will need frequent imaging for diagnosis or treatment monitoring, especially of their brain.

An open (or “open bore”) MRI refers to the type of machine that takes the images. Typically, an open MRI machine has two flat magnets positioned over and under you with a large space between them for you to lie. This allows for open space on two sides and alleviates much of the claustrophobia many people experience with closed-bore MRI machines.

However, open MRIs don’t take as clear images as closed-bore MRI machines. Closed-bore MRI machines have a ring of magnets that forms an open hole or tube in the middle where you’d lie to get the images. Closed-bore MRIs are narrow with tight head-to-ceiling space. This can cause anxiety and discomfort for some people, but these MRI machines take the best quality images.

If you’re nervous about your MRI scan or have a fear of closed spaces, talk to your healthcare provider. If needed, your provider will discuss options for sedatives (medicines to make you feel relaxed) or even anesthesia if necessary.

Some MRI exams use an injection of contrast material. The contrast agent contains gadolinium, which is a rare earth metal. When this substance is present in your body, it alters the magnetic properties of nearby water molecules, which enhances the quality of the images. This improves the sensitivity and specificity of the diagnostic images.

Contrast material enhances the visibility of the following:

If your MRI requires a contrast material, a healthcare provider will insert an intravenous catheter (IV line) into a vein in your hand or arm. They’ll use this IV to inject the contrast material.

Contrast materials are safe drugs. Side effects ranging from mild to severe do occur, but severe reactions are very rare.

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses magnets, radio waves and a computer to create images of the inside of your body, whereas computed tomography (CT) uses X-rays and computers.

Healthcare providers often prefer to use MRI scans instead of CT scans to look at the non-bony parts or soft tissues inside your body. MRI scans are also safer since they don’t use the damaging ionizing radiation of X-rays.

MRI scans also take much clearer pictures of your brain, spinal cord, nerves, muscles, ligaments and tendons than regular X-rays and CT scans.

However, not everyone can undergo an MRI. The magnetic field of MRI can displace metal implants or affect the function of devices such as pacemakers and insulin pumps. If this is the case, a CT scan is the next best option.

MRI scanning is usually more expensive than X-ray imaging or CT scanning.

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) produces detailed images of the inside of your body. Healthcare providers can “look at” and evaluate several different structures inside your body using MRI, including:

Healthcare providers use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to help diagnose or monitor the treatment for many different conditions. There are also different types of MRIs based on which area of your body your provider wants to examine.

Brain and spinal cord MRIs can help evaluate and diagnose the following conditions:

Providers use cardiac (heart) MRIs for several reasons, including:

Body MRIs can evaluate structures and diagnose several conditions, including:

MRIs of bones and joints can help evaluate:

Healthcare providers sometimes use breast MRIs with mammography to detect breast cancer, especially in people who have dense breast tissue or who might be at high risk of breast cancer.

An MRI scan is generally safe and poses almost no risk to the average person when appropriate safety guidelines are followed.

The strong magnetic field the MRI machines emit is not harmful to you, but it may cause implanted medical devices to malfunction or distort the images.

There’s a very slight risk of an allergic reaction if your MRI requires the use of contrast material. These reactions are usually mild and controllable by medication. If you have an allergic reaction, a healthcare provider will be available for immediate assistance.

Healthcare providers generally don’t perform gadolinium contrast-enhanced MRIs on pregnant people due to unknown risks to the developing baby unless it’s absolutely necessary.

Before your exam, it's very important to fill out the safety screening form carefully. MRI is safe and painless. But metal in the scanner can cause serious safety problems or reduce the quality of the images.

Your health care team needs to know about any metal in your body, even a small shard of metal from an accident. Fillings, bridges, and other dental work typically do not pose a problem. But other metal that has been put into your body might prevent you from having an MRI. That includes some pacemakers, clips for treating aneurysms, and other devices with metal in them.

A nurse may review your health history before your exam. You may be given medications or contrast dye or have blood drawn. Be sure to tell the nurse if you're pregnant, have an allergy to contrast dye, or have kidney or liver problems. You may not wear clothing with snaps or zippers in the scanner. You will be asked to wear a gown. Do not wear any jewelry or bring anything metal into the scanner, including a hearing aid.

An MRI machine uses a powerful magnet to make images of your body. Unlike a CT scan, it does not use x-rays or other radiation. You will be given earplugs. The scanner makes a loud noise when it's operating.

A device called a coil may be put on or around the area to be scanned to help capture the images. You will also be given a squeeze ball to hold. You can use this to signal the technologist any time you need something. The MRI is controlled from a nearby room. You will be closely observed throughout the procedure.